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Civil Roadworks

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A set of 40 SWMS for road construction and maintenance contractors: kerb and channel, asphalt, road pavement stabilising, traffic line removal, traffic corridors and soil compaction.

Each SWMS is the same one sold on its own, so you get every update to it. Together they cost 26 template credits instead of 40.

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Tipper and Dog

SWMSVersion 14
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact and phone
—
Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
—
Responsible person's phone
—
Responsible person's signature
—
Date signed
—
Principal contractor (PC)
[Principal contractor]
PC address
—
PC phone
[PC phone]
Date SWMS provided to PC
—
Job site address
[Site address]
Part of a construction project
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Site management plan

If the work is part of a construction project, this SWMS must align with requirements of the Site Management Plan in place for the Construction Project.

High-risk construction work (HRCW)

This work activity involves the following “High-Risk Construction Work” (HRCW - identified in the Job Task column)

  • Energised ElectricalWork on or near energised electrical installations or services
  • Traffic CorridorsWork on, in or adjacent to a road, railway, shipping lane or other traffic corridor in use by traffic other than pedestrians
  • Mobile PlantWork in an area where there is any movement of powered mobile plant

Planning and preparation

Planning

  • Liaise with Principal Contractor to identify on-site safety systems and procedures

  • Establish supervisory and communication arrangements

  • Principal contractor to confirm emergency response procedures are in place.

Hold points

  • Hold points identified and signed off before continuing work. (specify the hold points)

Training/licence

  • All workers to have a General Construction Induction Card

  • Relevant workers have relevant certificates of competency, licenses, and training. Specify on the SWMS Sign-off for each worker.

  • Trained First Aider on site

  • All workers trained in site-specific emergency and evacuation procedures, SWMS, safe work procedures, and safety data sheets.

Worker duties and responsibilities

  • Fit condition for work, i.e., no signs of fatigue, alcohol or drugs

  • Attend all site inductions/briefings

  • Comply with all site requirements, e.g. PPE, Traffic Management Plans (TMP)

  • Only carry out work related to the contract

  • Inspect completed work and report possible safety, environmental and quality matters to the supervisor.

Monitor/review

  • All people involved in the task must have this SWMS communicated to them before work commences

  • SWMS to be reviewed and amended if necessary, in consultation with relevant people after any near miss or incident

  • If additional site hazards identified, review this SWMS and amend control measures to suit

  • People, including workers, contractors and sub-contractors, affected by the revisions to this SWMS, must be informed ASAP

  • Give the principal contractor a copy of the revised SWMS

  • The site supervisor to monitor works against the controls stated in this SWMS

  • SWMS must be kept on-site and made available for inspection or review

  • Keep a record of this SWMS until the job is complete or for two years if involved in a notifiable incident

  • Regardless of any other factor, the person in control of the workplace must review this SWMS at least annually.

Site-specific notes

Legislation and codes of practice

Australian Government

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011
  • Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011

Codes of practice

  • Work Health and Safety (First Aid in the Workplace) Code of Practice 2015
  • Work Health and Safety (How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks) Code of Practice 2015
  • Work Health and Safety (Managing the Work Environment and Facilities) Code of Practice 2015
  • Work Health and Safety (Construction Work) Code of Practice 2015

Australian Capital Territory

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011
  • Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011

Codes of practice

  • Work Health and Safety (First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice) Approval 2020
  • Work Health and Safety (How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice) Approval 2025
  • Work Health and Safety (Managing the Work Environment and Facilities) Code of Practice 2025
  • Work Health and Safety (Construction Work Code of Practice) Approval 2025

Queensland

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011
  • Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011

Codes of practice

  • First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice 2021
  • How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice 2021
  • Managing the Work Environment and Facilities Code of Practice 2021

New South Wales

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011
  • Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025

Codes of practice

  • First Aid in the workplace code of practice 2020
  • How to manage work health and safety risks code of practice 2019
  • Managing the work environment and facilities code of practice 2019
  • Construction work code of practice 2019

Northern Territory

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011
  • Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Regulations 2011

Codes of practice

  • First aid in the workplace – Code of practice 2022
  • How to manage work health and safety risks - Code of practice 2026
  • Managing the work environment and facilities - Code of practice 2026
  • Construction work - code of practice 2026

South Australia

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2012
  • Work Health and Safety Regulation 2012

Codes of practice

  • First Aid in the Workplace: Code of practice 2020
  • How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks: Code of practice 2020
  • Managing the Work Environment and Facilities: Code of practice 2020
  • Construction work Code of Practice 2024

Tasmania

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2012
  • Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022

Codes of practice

  • First Aid in the Workplace - Code of practice 2020
  • How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks - Code of practice 2024
  • Managing the Work Environment and Facilities - Code of practice 2024
  • Construction Work - Code of practice 2024

Western Australia

Acts and regulations

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2020
  • Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022

Codes of practice

  • First aid in the workplace - Code of Practice 2022
  • How to manage work health and safety risks – Code of practice 2022
  • Managing the work environment and facilities – Code of practice 2022
  • Construction work – Code of practice 2022

Victoria

Acts and regulations

  • Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
  • Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Head Protection
  • Eye Protection
  • Hand Protection
  • Protective Clothing
  • Sun Protection
  • Seat Belt

Job steps, hazards and controls

  • Work activity

    Check weather conditions & prepare

    • Hazard

      Extreme weather

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Check weather conditions – do not work in extreme conditions

      • Reschedule works to work in more moderate temperatures.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • SupervisorMaintain awareness of weather conditions
      • OperatorFollow controls
    • Hazard

      Hyperthermia

      Hypothermia

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Ensure vehicle cabin is air-conditioned

      • Workers trained to recognise the symptoms of hyperthermia and hypothermia

      • Hot conditions. Ensure:

        • Suitable protective clothing

        • Sun brim on hard hats

        • Safety glasses - UV rated

        • Use 30+ sunscreen on exposed skin

        • Adequate drinking water

        • Access to shade on breaks

        • Adequate breaks.

      • Cold conditions. Ensure:

        • Schedule warm-up breaks

        • Hold breaks inside

        • Dress warmly in layers

        • Stay dry (wet clothing chills the body rapidly)

        • Workers must get out of the cold as soon as they can if starting to feel symptoms

        • Alcohol, cigarettes, caffeine and certain medications increase susceptibility to cold.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • SupervisorMaintain awareness of weather conditions
      • OperatorFollow controls

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

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Each with its hazards, risk ratings and controls, plus your crew's sign-on.

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  1. Tipper and Dog

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  2. Concrete Kerb - Channel

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  3. Traffic Line Removal

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  4. Earthmoving Equipment

    SWMS · 23 job steps

    Earthmoving Equipment SWMS: 23 job steps covering machine operation, silica dust, slopes, trenching, power lines, fuelling and emergencies.

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  5. Traffic Corridor - Establishing a Safe Work Zone

    SWMS · 8 job steps

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  6. Stabilising Road Pavement

    SWMS · 16 job steps

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  7. Hot Asphalt Truck

    SWMS · 11 job steps

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  9. Site Mobilisation

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  10. Surveyor

    SWMS · 14 job steps

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  11. Soil Compactor

    SWMS · 19 job steps

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    Also sold on its own
  12. Water Cart

    SWMS · 14 job steps

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    Also sold on its own
  13. Soil Testing

    SWMS · 11 job steps

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  14. Asphalt Concrete Road Application and Repairs

    SWMS · 18 job steps

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    Also sold on its own
  15. Trench Excavation

    SWMS · 15 job steps

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    SWMS · 14 job steps

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  17. Trailer Mounted Hydro Excavator

    SWMS · 20 job steps

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  18. Road Profiler Machine

    SWMS · 23 job steps

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    Also sold on its own
  19. Road Safety Barrier Installation

    SWMS · 21 job steps

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    Also sold on its own
  20. Roller Operation

    SWMS · 17 job steps

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  21. Mobile Plant Working Near-Around

    SWMS · 8 job steps

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    Also sold on its own
  22. Civil Shoulder Grading

    SWMS · 17 job steps

    SWMS for road shoulder grading with a grader, water cart and roller: float transport, traffic, dust control, gravel, compaction, refuelling and emergencies.

    Also sold on its own
  23. Bollard Speed Bump Tactile Paving

    SWMS · 15 job steps

    SWMS for installing bollards, speed bumps and tactile paving at crossings, pedestrian islands, vehicle crossovers, railway platforms and car parks.

    Also sold on its own
  24. Scraper-Dozer-Grader

    SWMS · 20 job steps

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    Also sold on its own
  25. Asphalt Paver

    SWMS · 13 job steps

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    Also sold on its own
  26. Spotter

    SWMS · 11 job steps

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    Also sold on its own
  27. Nuclear Densometer

    SWMS · 12 job steps

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    Also sold on its own
  28. Lasers

    SWMS · 9 job steps

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    Also sold on its own
  29. Horizontal Directional Boring

    SWMS · 16 job steps

    SWMS for horizontal directional boring: locating underground services, drilling, service strikes, rig maintenance, refuelling and emergencies.

    Also sold on its own
  30. Sediment Fencing

    SWMS · 18 job steps

    SWMS for installing sediment and safety fencing: machine set-up, wire straining, nail and staple guns, refuelling and emergency response.

    Also sold on its own
  31. Line Marking

    SWMS · 13 job steps

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    SWMS · 18 job steps

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    Also sold on its own
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    SWMS · 4 job steps

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    Also sold on its own
  34. Light Vehicle on Construction

    SWMS · 16 job steps

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    Also sold on its own
  35. Site Establishment

    SWMS · 11 job steps

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    SWMS · 13 job steps

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    Also sold on its own
  38. Manual Handling

    SWMS · 18 job steps

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Every SWMS comes with our legislation and codes of practice reference list.

What you save

TemplateJob stepsOn its own
Tipper and Dog16$89.95 · 1 credit
Concrete Kerb - Channel16$89.95 · 1 credit
Traffic Line Removal16$89.95 · 1 credit
Earthmoving Equipment23$89.95 · 1 credit
Traffic Corridor - Establishing a Safe Work Zone8$89.95 · 1 credit
Stabilising Road Pavement16$89.95 · 1 credit
Hot Asphalt Truck11$89.95 · 1 credit
Hydro Seeding12$89.95 · 1 credit
Site Mobilisation13$89.95 · 1 credit
Surveyor14$89.95 · 1 credit
Soil Compactor19$89.95 · 1 credit
Water Cart14$89.95 · 1 credit
Soil Testing11$89.95 · 1 credit
Asphalt Concrete Road Application and Repairs18$89.95 · 1 credit
Trench Excavation15$89.95 · 1 credit
Silica Dust14$89.95 · 1 credit
Trailer Mounted Hydro Excavator20$89.95 · 1 credit
Road Profiler Machine23$89.95 · 1 credit
Road Safety Barrier Installation21$89.95 · 1 credit
Roller Operation17$89.95 · 1 credit
Mobile Plant Working Near-Around8$89.95 · 1 credit
Civil Shoulder Grading17$89.95 · 1 credit
Bollard Speed Bump Tactile Paving15$89.95 · 1 credit
Scraper-Dozer-Grader20$89.95 · 1 credit
Asphalt Paver13$89.95 · 1 credit
Spotter11$89.95 · 1 credit
Nuclear Densometer12$89.95 · 1 credit
Lasers9$89.95 · 1 credit
Horizontal Directional Boring16$89.95 · 1 credit
Sediment Fencing18$89.95 · 1 credit
Line Marking13$89.95 · 1 credit
Civil Road Base and Seal18$89.95 · 1 credit
Construction Night Works4$89.95 · 1 credit
Light Vehicle on Construction16$89.95 · 1 credit
Site Establishment11$89.95 · 1 credit
Guided Boring Pipe Jacking Works17$89.95 · 1 credit
Excavation Near Assets13$89.95 · 1 credit
Manual Handling18$89.95 · 1 credit
Confined Space Work10$89.95 · 1 credit
Bulk Excavations13$89.95 · 1 credit
Bought one by one$3,598.00 · 40 credits
In this pack$2,338.70 · 26 credits You save $1,259.30

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